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Sciacarello

This is the most robust of Corsica’s reds, and only exists on the island. Its name, which means “crunchy between the teeth”, refers to its crunchy pulp of…

Pinot noir

Cultivated by the Gauls before the Roman invasion, Pinot Noir has always been right at home in Burgundy. It has since been planted in Alsace, Germany and even…

Mourvedre

Originating in Provence in the 14th century, this grape variety spread in large quantities to Spain, perhaps because Provence was under Catalan rule. Today, with 7,500 hectares in…

Merlot

Who would have predicted that a variety that was considered second-rate until the 19th century would have such a promising future? With 190,000 hectares planted worldwide and 100,000…

Grolleau

Best known for the off-dry Roses d’Anjou, Grolleau is now used to produce delicate, fruity red wines and the wines of the Rose de Loire AOC as well…

Grenache

Originally from Aragon, which dominated the Mediterranean in the Middle Ages, Grenache is one of southern France’s noble grape varieties. As it is susceptible to disease, the windy…

Gamay

Another name for Gamay is Gamay Beaujolais, which is a clear sign that the variety and the region are inseparable. A full 60% of the world’s Gamay is…

Cinsaut

Often blended with Carignan, Cinsaut also has been tagged with a poor reputation, as it was formerly produced in mass quantities. Today, Cinsaut is only planted on 45,000…

Carignan

Carignan is a variety that has suffered greatly from image problems. As it has naturally high yields, it has long been used for mass produced wines and lower…

Cabernet sauvignon

Not much needs to be said, as Cabernet Sauvignon has become well known worldwide. It comes primarily from M?doc, where its optimum expression can be obtained by blending…

Cabernet franc

The shining star of Loire reds, the robust and early-ripening Cabernet Franc does not have much in common with the similarly named Cabernet Sauvignon. In Bordeaux, and Southwestern…

Australian wines and regions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Australian wine industry is the 6th largest in the world, exporting over 400,000,000 litres a year to a large international export market…

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir of the Year Merry Edwards, 2003 Klopp Ranch, Russian River Valley – $48: Wonderfully fragrant aromas expand with airing to exhibit vivid, ripe, just-crushed wild strawberry…

Merlot

Merlot of the Year Beringer, 2002 Bancroft Ranch, Howell Mountain – $75: Vibrant, intense aromas of mocha and wild blackberry accented by subtle notes of cedar, cherry cola…

Red Blends

Red Blend of the Year Joseph Phelps, 2003 Insignia, 30th Anniversary, Napa Valley – $165: The current vintage of Insignia continues an impressive record for this Bordeaux-style blend…

How To Order Wine For A Business Dinner

from: forbes.com Ordering wine at a business dinner has gotten a whole lot easier. No longer does the haughty sommelier at Le Grand Restaurant Francais glare down his…

Popular wine types – short description

Here we want to make a description of wine styles per variety (chardonnay, pinot noir, etc.). Our description will treat only the most popular wine types of the…